Administrative Assistant Training

The administrative assistant program at Arlington Career Institute prepares students for careers as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, marketing assistant, office manager, or sales assistant. The program focuses on performing the duties of administrative assistants, secretaries, and stenographers. Program courses include: business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer administrative assistant training.

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Arlington Career Institute (ABU)

3001 W Division, Arlington, TX

As a family-owned institution, Arlington Career Institute is deeply dedicated to the success of our students. Since 1982, this success has been achieved through comprehensive training and education. We believe that everyone should be able to obtain the education they seek, and we're committed to providing the tools you need to succeed every step of the way.

Have a job? Kids? No problem. Arlington Career Institute offers both day and evening classes to fit any lifestyle. Legal and Healthcare jobs will continue to be in demand and some of our programs can be completed in as little as 10 months! Many of our programs offer an externship class which pairs students with working professionals to provide valuable hands-on industry training. Plus, when it comes time to search for a job, we will help guide you through the process with our Career Placement Assistance program. From enrollment to graduation, Arlington Career Institute is dedicated to your success.

Accreditations and Recognitions

• Accrediting Commission Of Career Schools And Colleges
• Texas Workforce Commission Regulation And Approval
• Texas Department Of Aging And Disability Services (DADS)
• Career Colleges And Schools Of Texas
• National Association For Health Professionals
• Veterans Approval
• National Court Reporters Association
• National Health Career Association
• WIA Approved

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Students Enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ABU offers a less than one year certificate program in administrative assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Description

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $57880
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $53640

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Description

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 31
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $35700
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 11
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $31300

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).